ichidan verb, transitive verb
Describes eyes, a face, or a container becoming full of liquid or an emotion. Often used in the passive or stative form 湛えている.
彼女の目には涙を湛えていた。
Her eyes were filled with tears.
湖は静かに水を湛えている。
The lake quietly holds its water.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
express an emotion; wear a smile
Used for showing emotions on one's face, especially a smile or sadness. Common collocations: 笑みを湛える, 悲しみを湛える.
彼は口元に笑みを湛えて話し始めた。
He began to speak with a smile on his lips.
その知らせを聞いて、彼女の顔は悲しみを湛えた。
Upon hearing the news, her face was filled with sadness.